A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.

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Rated PG-13 for depiction of strong thematic material including violence and disturbing
images, and for language and brief sexuality.